Chocolate Orange Nut Squares Recipe

Name: Chocolate Orange Nut Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SQUARES:; 1 whole Orange; 1/2 cups Dark Chocolate; 1/2 cups Butter; 2 whole Eggs; 1 cup Brown Sugar; 1-1/2 cup Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 3 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder; 1/2 cups Pecans, Chopped; FOR THE TOPPING:; 1 cup Dark Chocolate; 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil

Servings: persons

FOR THE SQUARES:
1 whole Orange
1/2 cups Dark Chocolate
1/2 cups Butter
2 whole Eggs
1 cup Brown Sugar
1-1/2 cup Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
3 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
1/2 cups Pecans, Chopped
FOR THE TOPPING:
1 cup Dark Chocolate
1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil

1
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Zest and juice the orange and set both aside.
2
Place the chocolate and butter into the top of a double boiler (or a stainless steel bowl set over a pot of simmering water) and allow to melt. Stir continuously as it melts.
3
In a large bowl, blend the eggs and brown sugar together. Sift the dry ingredients into the egg/sugar mixture and blend well. Next, add the orange zest and the orange juice. Grind the pecans into smaller pieces and add the pecans to the mixture. Fold the melted chocolate in. Pour the mixture into an 8x8 or similar baking dish and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before topping.
4
Prepare the topping: Combine 1 cup dark chocolate with 1 tablespoon of oil in a microwave safe bowl. Heat it in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time. Stir after every 30 second increment and continue heating until melted and well blended.
5
Once cooled, coat the squares with the topping and serve.

1232

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SQUARES:, 1 whole Orange, 1/2 cups Dark Chocolate, 1/2 cups Butter, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Orange Nut Squares falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate Orange Nut Squares

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